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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 412.70 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 412.70 and 278.38 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 412.70 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/412.70 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 412.70 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 114,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,887.43/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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